In the USA, sweet sixteen marks a threshold of new independence.
Teens cheers because they can finally get their driving license.
Now, for some teens in Maryland, their new freedom means they will be driving to the voting booth.
Takoma Park, Maryland made history as the first city in the United States to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in city elections.
On Wednesday November 6th, these fresh new faces fulfilled their civic duty.
It must be added though that the mayor and all six council members ran uncontested. Regardless, it didn’t deter these new teens from receiving the envious “I Voted” sticker.
90-percent of Takoma Park’s 16 and 17-year-old population is now registered to vote.
Do you think 16 year olds are ready to vote?
Is Takoma Park setting an example for the rest of the United States by extending the youth vote?
